ABOUT USWe are Alter Domus. Meaning "The Other House" in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than professionals across 23 countries. With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com.JOB DESCRIPTION:Category Sourcing Strategy ownership for IT Software and services:Detailed spend, market and business analysisDevelopment of category strategies and preferred suppliers leveraging the wider Alter Domus organizationBuild/maintain sustainable supplier partnership relationshipsEffective cost / vendor management for IT Software and Services: Responsible for the negotiation of competitive price for regional and global purchase.Vendor performance management to ensure sustainable supply and service qualityPartner with key IT and other business stakeholders to:Develop category strategies and supply bases that are aligned to the needs of the business and the annual operating planIdentify and deliver productivity opportunities.Be responsible for delivering a compliant procurement processLead and manage complex tenders (even in a quasi-monopoly case)Ensure effective contract management, suppliers' performance and service level.Provide regular financial forecasts and productivity tracking. Develop strategic vendors' relationship at the senior account management levels within an IT supplier base mainly located in EMEA & US East Coast. Manage projects and communication with Alter Domus' senior stakeholders and budget holders (mostly Directors and C-Level).YOUR PROFILE:You have minimum 5 or 7 years of experience in a procurement/sales function with IT procurement skills and/or alternatively with an IT/Software sales background in a multi-national company. You possess excellent written and oral skills in English (French Language is a bonus). You are a strong team player, able also to lead and work on your own in your assigned project. Being able to report accomplishment vs objectives. You have a solid knowledge of negotiations for IT and services contracts.You have the ability to communicate adequately with internal and external stakeholders. You have effective interpersonal skills: excellent negotiator and strong communication and influencing skills to all levels of an organization. Demonstrated ability to develop credible business relationships with stakeholders. You are very organized and able to conduct multiple projects in parallels. You are also able to determine prioritization and approach based on business urgency. You are results and action orientated: ability to implement and drive projects, processes and improvement. Tooling experience expected: MS Office in general, particular attention to Microsoft Excel competencies (Report, Pivot, cross table, macro…, BI in general, SharePoint portals, SAP, Spend Mapping platforms).WHAT WE OFFER:We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. Our global benefits also include:Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leaveFlexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leaveContinuous mentoring along your career progressionActive sports, events and social committees across our officesSupport with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance ProgramThe opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share PlanPlus additional local benefits depending on your locationEquity in every sense of the word. We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process.Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. (Alter Domus Privacy notice can be reviewed via Alter Domus webpage: https://alterdomus.com/privacy-notice/) #LI-HYBRID #LI-DH1
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